IGP orders probe into alleged police handover of teacher to mob in Kaduna (opens original article in a new tab)

IGP directed FCID to investigate allegations that police handed a teacher to a mob that lynched her in Kaduna, following a petition from a human rights activist. The case has been referred to the investigation department, with concerns raised about police failure and legal violations.

• IGP ordered FCID to investigate police handing over teacher to mob in Kaduna
• Human rights activist petitioned for independent probe into teacher's lynching
• Amnesty noted police failure if involved in handing over victim to mob
• Police confirmed referral of case to FCID for investigation
• Petition cited constitutional and legal violations by police in handling of case